Lagos, arguably Nigeria\u2019s go-to entertainment hub, was the spotlight of the recently concluded \u201cDetty December\u201d with nightclubs in the state alone generating a staggering N4.32 billion ($2.7 million) during the period.<\/p>\n
A new report by advisory firm MO Africa Company Limited analysed data from November 19 to December 26, highlighting how the city\u2019s vibrant hospitality and tourism sectors attracted travelers from across the globe.<\/p>\n
Lagos alone welcomed an estimated 1.2 million tourists, of which 60% were domestic travelers.<\/p>\n
This surge was partly attributed to insecurity in southeastern Nigeria, which prompted many to prioritise the safer southwestern states.<\/p>\n
Most arrivals came for leisure and tourism, further going on to lend credence to Lagos\u2019 position as a pole destination for holiday revelers.<\/p>\n
Preferred destinations in Nigeria, for visitors coming from the abroad, included Lagos, Edo, Delta, Ondo, and Ogun states.<\/p>\n
Hospitality Boom
\nThe influx of visitors drove record-breaking revenue across multiple sectors with hotels in Lagos reported to have generated an earning of N54 billion ($36 million) from 15,000 bookings in December. Short-term apartment rentals added another N21 billion ($13 million) from nearly 6,000 bookings. Short-let apartments charged an average nightly rate of N120,000 ($74.7).<\/p>\n
Nightlife was another standout sector, with Lagos\u2019 top 15 nightclubs generating a combined N4.32 billion ($2.7 million). Daily revenue for clubs averaged N360 million ($224,000), with premium tables fetching up to N1.2 million ($746.7) per night.<\/p>\n
Beaches and resorts contributed proportionately as well, accounting for 70% of the N4.5 billion ($2.8 million) earned from recreational activities.<\/p>\n
Event Centers and Luxury Rentals
\nEvent centers hosted 1,175 bookings in December, yielding N1.2 billion ($804,000). Meanwhile, luxury car rentals saw a boom, with N1.5 billion ($937,500) spent on 750 bookings. High-end vehicles commanded daily rates ranging from N200,000 ($124.4) to N2 million ($1,244).<\/p>\n
Kayode Omosebi, CEO of MO Africa Company Limited, says his team surveyed hotels, airports, short-let agents, and nightclubs to compile the data.<\/p>\n
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\nOmosebi noted the increasing reliance on cryptocurrency in Lagos\u2019 hospitality sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cEighty five percent of conversion to Naira and payments were done through this exchange platform. A number of bookings were done through agents rather than through booking platforms, which speaks to trust concerns and the power-play of agents in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, Omosebi projected that \u2018Detty December\u2019 could bring in up to $2 billion in foreign exchange by 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe industry is evolving, and we would start seeing niche-focused hospitality and tourism experiences\u2026 There\u2019s massive opportunity in bespoke event centers for concerts and shows,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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